Turkish leaders vying to rush aid to Somalia The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party has said he is planning to travel to Somalia on the first day of the Ramadan feast. His announcement follows a similar one from Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whose aide said Friday that the premier will travel to Somalia this week to draw international attention to the plight of the famine-hit country. “We had a meeting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs last week about traveling to Somalia. We also held talks with Tekin Küçükali, the director-general of the Turkish relief agency Red Crescent,” Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the leader of the Republican People’s Party, or CHP, told reporters after visiting children with leukemia at the Istanbul University Hospital. “The ministry informed us that Somalia was not a secure place, but some aid materials can be handed over to officials at the airport. I am planning to travel to Somalia on the first day of the Ramadan feast,” Kılıçdaroğlu said. Asked about recent developments in turmoil-hit Syria, Kılıçdaroğlu said: “No one has the right to kill another person. Human life is the most precious thing in the world. We all are obliged to protect and support human life.” Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu meanwhile held telephone conversations Saturday with Senegalese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Madicke Niang and Organization of Islamic Cooperation, or OIC, Secretary-General Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu. Davutoğlu invited his Senegalese counterpart to an upcoming meeting in Istanbul that will focus on the humanitarian crisis in Africa. The Turkish foreign minister also informed OIC Secretary-General İhsanoğlu about preparatory efforts prior to the meeting, which will be held in Istanbul on Aug. 17. Source: Hurriyet Daily News

looooooooooooooool

AYOUB;740627 wrote: Aah so sweet of you. To borrow a line from that famous movie; if you get a cheaper qiiro than ^^^.... It's only a cartoon on a screen from a story by an opposition website yaa sahbi. I'm not type for qiiro, just matter of reality whether you wrap yourself in buluugey or your secessionist flag, this sort of humiliation don't differentiate between skinnies but again you think the world cares who is Somaliland.

I hate Somalis being humiliatated like that.

I guess you are not part of 99% and such arbitary percentage, did you survey people?

Zack-The gas in the Ocaden is least of the problem, the mismanagement of land, leasing of farm lands to foriegn brokers, and unchecked mineral exploration is displacing hundreds of thousands of peasants from Gambella, Oromo region and Amhara regions. Now, you have an army of displcaed people, many poor and unfit for urban areas. In the Ocaden, famine is not talked in the region. You have the ban on charities and the on-going conflict.

^Either work for EPRDF or you screwed-nothing in between.

Today's Zaman August 13, 2011 More than TL 25 million has been raised in a special telethon organized by the Samanyolu Media Group and Turkish charity foundation Kimse Yok Mu (Is Anybody There) for famine-stricken Somalia. Titled “İnsanlık Ölmedi” (Humanity Has Not Died), the show was aired as part of relief efforts and was broadcast by stations affiliated with the Samanyolu Media Group, including STV and Samanyolu Haber TV, on Thursday night. The show was hosted by Gezegen Mehmet, a famous radio host. Many celebrities from the worlds of culture, sports and business made appearances at the studio to support the cause. Justice and Development Party (AK Party) İstanbul deputy Hakan Şükür helped launch the telethon and was at the studios until the show finished sometime near dawn. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also spoke with the show's host over the phone. Praising the campaign, Erdoğan talked about his plans to address the famine that hit the Horn of Africa. “During a meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Conference [OIC] on Aug. 17, we will propose a different assistance process for Somalia and Africa. After that meeting, my wife and I will visit the [famine-stricken] places and think of [new] projects. Doctors and mobile hospitals from the [Turkish] Health Ministry will contribute to relief efforts. Also I will make a speech on this issue at the United Nations General Assembly,” Erdoğan said. In response to a question regarding the needy of Turkey, Erdoğan said his party distributed food to those in need across the nation, and added that the conditions in Somalia cannot be compared to anywhere else in the world. “Thank God there is nobody in our country [living] in those conditions. We will help the people there as our ancestors did,” he said. Celebrity guests included Kayahan, Seda Sayan, Ümit Sayın, Erhan Güleryüz, Murat Kekilli, İbrahim Erkal, Murat Dalkılıç, Vatan Şaşmaz, Tolgahan Sayışman and Erhan Ufak. They spoke with those who called in to give donations throughout the night. Kimse Yok Mu Chairman Ünal Öztürk said the organizers are happy about the interest people showed. “Let alone the numbers, the interest of our people in such charities is very important. A lot of celebrities and businessmen helped out. A little girl gave us her pocket money. This aid will reach places where it is needed. However, what matters is to work on permanent solutions,” Öztürk added. The first contribution in the campaign came from famous singer Kayahan's daughter, Aslı Gönül, while the largest amount, TL 750,000 was donated by the Doğuş Group. Businessman Ali Ağaoğlu donated TL 250,000 and the Turkish national basketball team, led by NBA superstar Hidayet Türkoğlu, donated TL 150,000. The student association of Gaziantep Sunguroğlu Private High School donated TL 100,000. Both businessman Murat Doğanay and famous TV host Acun Ilıcalı each donated TL 50,000. Owner of the Rixos hotel chain Fettah Tamince and Fatih University Rector Şerif Ali Tekalan also participated in the telethon. Source: Today's Zaman

^There ain't anyone except government sympathizers (paid) that will kill and pillage as well.

^People that live in these regions that's being pillaged, raped and murdered.

Any gas being used to oppress very the people that own it would have to be sabotoged.

I guess the gas is coming from Ocaden?

Xasan Dahir oo qiray in khilaafaad uu u dhaxeeyo Saraakiisha Al-Shabaab Xasan Dahir Aweys oo ka mid ah Saraakiisha Al-Shabaab ayaa markii u horeysay ka dhawaajiyay inuu jiro khilaaf ka dhex taagan Saraakiisha Al-Shabaab, kaasoo uu ku tilmaamay in dhowr arrimood markii hore la isku qabtay. Hadal uu siiyay Warbaahinta oo u muuqatay in Xasan Dahir ku muujinayo khilaafka taagnaa ayaa marka hore soo qaatay in la isku qabtay in Ciidamada Al-Shabaab laga saaro aagaga oo aanay difaac gelin, bedelka arrintaas loo bedelo sida dagaalada ku dhufo oo ka dhaqaaq ah oo la mid ah sida kuwa Afganistan. http://www.jowhar.com/news.php?readmore=2332

Do something or spare us.

- Femme -;740220 wrote: Nothing beats the original. Just sayin'. Hear Hear

Alderman;740127 wrote: Sums up the number one problem facing Somalia today and what the general world population thinks about the famine and why they are so reluctant to aid the Somalis. Since you are so concerned about over-population, how about you kill yourself and do us and the world a favor. Abdul...One wonder Muslim1st is doing his fellow 'Muslims. Atleast we know what Iman is doing.

Alderman;739928 wrote: That would have rang true in the 19th century but certainly not in the 21st century. Women don't give birth or take care of home in the 21st century? Femme...FGM is just horrible practice. Educating mothers will go a long way in eradicating this heinous thing.

^What 4? Has the drought become up there as well?

^There's only so much the world can do for us! A popular revolt by the people or genuine leadership can save our country, I don't see neither on the horizon.

Turkish Development Agency to open office in Somalia worldbulletin.com August 10, 2011 The Turkish team visited the camps and distributed milk, biscuits, chocolate and candies to children. Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) will open an office in Somalia. "Turkey will not only send aid to Somalia but also will continue to contribute to this country to get strengthened in international trade, economy, agriculture and industry," TIKA Chairman Serdar Cam said on Tuesday. Aid team, led by Cam and Turkish Red Crescent Director General Omer Tasli, are visiting camps in Mogadishu, Somalia after arrival of two cargo planes. Distribution of the assistance started in the region. The planes brought first part of the assistance collected by TIKA, Turkish Prime Ministry Disaster & Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD), Turkey's Religious Affairs Directorate General, and Turkish Red Crescent (Kizilay) and Sabah newspaper. The Turkish team visited the camps and distributed milk, biscuits, chocolate and candies to children. Cam told A.A correspondent that they sad scenes during the works in camps, yet noted that eradication of the camp regions from Shabab organization gave hope. Cam said the state was gradually establishing its own system, and noted that peace and tranquility should be restored in the region. He said TIKA's coordination office would be opened there, underlining that, "we will be in an effort to contribute to the state here with various projects." "Somalia was in a strong situation in the past on agriculture, animal breeding and fishing. However, they need systems to discipline and manage those. I think Turkey's experiences on the related matters can be relayed to them," he added. Referring to the need of state buildings and education programs for the system to operate well, Cam said, "they demanded an assault boat for coastal security. The demands in question will be conveyed to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and related authorities." Cam also said examinations were underway to construct a field hospital there. Tasci said there was urgent need for foodstuff, underlining that Turkish Red Crescent established a very big logistic center and received a very big depot. "A ship carrying aid will come from Turkey to the region. The equipment that will be shipped will be distributed to people after being collected in the depots," he said. Distribution of the assistance is expected to be concluded within a few days. According to the United Nations, up to 12 million people in the Horn of Africa have been affected by famine. The U.S. Agency for International Development said that more than 29,000 Somali children under the age of 5 have died in the past 90 days while 640,000 Somali children were acutely malnourished. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that more than $1 billion will be necessary to address all the needs. The USA has so far provided almost $460 million to the overall relief effort. Source: worldbulletin.net

^Mid uu isiga sameeye cune.

^Her Somali is better than mine hence she's not say wallahi.

Congrats! I forget you are q@ldaan :-)

^Maybe in the north but southerners call it canbuulo if it's cooked.